Claro Walnut Characteristics

Medium textured, much like American black walnut. The wood is more often variegated in color and grain pattern, which is prized.

Color Range

Heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. Color can sometimes have a gray, purple, or reddish cast. Sapwood is nearly white. Much like American black walnut, but usually with more color and grain variation

Other Names

Claro Walnut, Bastogne Walnut, California Walnut

Some Typical Uses

Turnery, musical instruments, fine furniture

What's the Tree Like?

Only found in northern California, the tree matures between 30 and 60 feet high.